Pava Lugonja's Bomba Torta
This was the Lugonja Birthday Cake. It is a traditional cake in the former Yugoslavia and Balkan area in Europe. There are many different varieties of this cake, and this is hers.
Servings: 10 pieces
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Shell:
- 5 eggs
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 5 tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Ingredients for the Filling:
- 5 egg yolks
- 350 grams icing sugar
- 250 grams butter
- 100 grams semi-sweet chocolate , melted
Ingredients for the Frosting:
- 2 cups whipping cream , whipped
Ingredients for Garnish:
- candy or decorations of any kind
Instructions
Instructions for the Shell:
- Beat sugar and eggs together; fold in dry ingredients
- Spread on parchment covered cookie sheet; bake at 180C for 7-8 minutes, or until top springs back
- While still warm, mould it into round bowl; cut pieces to fit, as necessary
- Leftover bits will be used to cover bottom of torta; do not cut over end pieces as they will fold over the filling
Instructions for the Filling:
- Cream yolks, sugar and butter together well; add chocolate (nuts, raisins, jelly candy, etc.)
- Mix until combined well
Putting it together:
- Fill shell with filling; fold shell edges over the filling and cover bottom with leftover pieces
- Cover with a plate and add a weight; refrigerate overnight, at least
- Invert and decorate
Instructions for the Frosting:
- Beat whipping cream until thick and spreadable; cover the cake completely
- Decorate with candies etc.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve